About this opportunity
PACS Inc lists this Medication Aide/Caregiver 2pm-10pm opportunity in cottonwood, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
As an evening shift Med Tech/Caregiver:
• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.
• Follow facility procedures regarding charting medications.
• Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
• Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
• Be familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the facility, pharmacists, and physicians.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Other duties assigned by supervisors.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Starting at $18 - $20 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Physical setting: Behavioral Health
Assisted Living
Standard shift: Evening shift
Supplemental schedule: Holidays
Overtime
Weekly schedule: Rotating weekends
License/Certification: Certified Caregiver Required
Work Location: In person
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Worksite address
cottonwood, AZ, 86366, US
Who can apply
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